First Trust WCM International Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:WCMI) Short Interest Update

First Trust WCM International Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:WCMI) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 123,174 shares, a growth of 374.0% from the December 15th total of 25,987 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 258,092 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days. Currently, 0.3% of the company’s stock are sold short. Currently, 0.3% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 258,092 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On First Trust WCM International Equity ETF

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Boyce & Associates Wealth Consulting Inc. acquired a new position in shares of First Trust WCM International Equity ETF during the third quarter valued at $524,000. Cambridge Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in First Trust WCM International Equity ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at about $1,067,000. Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its position in First Trust WCM International Equity ETF by 180.5% in the 2nd quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 6,291 shares of the company’s stock valued at $100,000 after purchasing an additional 4,048 shares during the last quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC boosted its stake in First Trust WCM International Equity ETF by 29.4% during the 2nd quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 289,006 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,598,000 after purchasing an additional 65,652 shares during the period. Finally, Daymark Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in First Trust WCM International Equity ETF by 129.5% in the 3rd quarter. Daymark Wealth Partners LLC now owns 108,822 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,836,000 after purchasing an additional 61,404 shares during the last quarter.

First Trust WCM International Equity ETF Stock Performance

WCMI opened at $17.96 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $858.49 million, a P/E ratio of 24.74 and a beta of 1.41. The company has a 50-day moving average of $16.84 and a 200-day moving average of $16.39. First Trust WCM International Equity ETF has a 1-year low of $12.60 and a 1-year high of $18.09.

First Trust WCM International Equity ETF Company Profile

The First Trust WCM International Equity ETF (WCMI) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in total market equity. The fund actively manages a portfolio of international equity securities of industry leading companies with positive fundamentals. The fund will hold stock or depositary receipts to obtain exposure and pursue long-term growth. WCMI was launched on Mar 31, 2020 and is issued by First Trust.